MUSIC RELEASES
SM1LO Drop Bubbly Melodic House Jam “Counting Days”
New Jersey-based electronic duo SM1LO are back with their latest radio-ready earworm, the slow-burning “Counting Days (feat. Sara Ray).” “Counting Days” is a melodic house jam that combines pop sensibilities with a foot-tapping four-on-the-floor rhythm, delivering a bubbly electronic hybrid that should lift spirits amid the COVID-19-induced melancholia. SM1LO did a fantastic job melding the velvety vocals of Sara Ray with their warm sound to create a sun-kissed tune at the onset of summer. While were unable to go to live concerts and dance our worries away, the single serves as a timely reminder that better days are on the horizon, and we should all be counting them down. In addition to the radio edit of “Counting Days,” SM1LO also released a mammot...
Decadon Earns His Crown as “The Don” with New EP
Denver-based musician Decadon is one of bass music’s brightest rising stars. He’s proven that sentiment time and time again with his unique blend of hard rock guitar riffs and relentless bass sounds. Now, he’s back to cement his title as The Don with a new EP of the same name. Decadon’s latest is a heavy-hitter by all accounts, showcasing his talent for creating genre-bending earworms and bringing forth something new to the realm of dubstep. His The Don EP represents some of his best work to date. EP opener “Say Hello” kicks things off in a big way with one of cinema’s most recognizable quotes from Scarface and an energy that lets us know that The Don isn’t playing around. The guitar riffs in the buildup do...
Duskus Shares Quirky New bitbird Song “Rising”
One of the brightest young talents on San Holo’s bitbird roster, Duskus has made sure to keep himself as busy as possible over the past few years, solidifying his name as a rising star in the electronic music scene. The Manchester-based producer’s ability to craft emotional and forward-thinking anthems is unquestionable and something that he proves once again with his latest four-on-the-floor single, “Rising.” “Rising” follows Duskus’ collaboration with fellow bitbird signee Taska Black, as well as his late-2019 EP In Retrospect, and makes up for one of his most experimental releases to date. Taken off of his upcoming EP Rising, the single undoubtedly showcases a developed sound from the artist as lighthearted hooks, pretty atmospheres, and catchy vocal chops introduce “Risi...
Mom N Dad Rework Iggy T and The Crazymakers’ “Cake” in Celebration of Pride Month
Mom N Dad has stepped away from their deep, dark, and dirty midtempo sound to give fans a fresh remix of Iggy T and The Crazymakers‘ “Cake” to celebrate Pride Month. “Cake” is lauded as a bisexual anthem and the Denver-based duo has done the track justice with their rendition. “While around the country, we are seeing Gay Prides being canceled left and right, the band still has hopes that digital prides and other LGBTQ+ organizations will find our song ‘Cake’ an uplifting and empowering bisexual anthem, since the B is generally left out of the conversation either due to erasure or misunderstanding of what it means to be bisexual,” said Iggy T and The Crazymakers lead singer Sarah Todd. Mom N Dad have transformed the soulful...
“Wake Up” with This Quirky Hybrid Trap Bomb from Quackson
Rising bass producer Quackson has arrived with “Wake Up,” a glitched out trap thumper that will have you yearning for the head-banging days of yesteryear. Producing vicious dubstep elements and quirky trap synths, “Wake Up” blends elements of both genres to lethal effect. The single will appear on Quackson’s forthcoming debut EP Forgotten Memories, which will represent the culmination of years worth of honing in on his artistic direction. The Seattle-born young gun, who draws inspiration from fellow bass music aficionados G Jones, Kraysh, and Shadient, is on a furious mission to push the envelope of experimental bass music. With his debut project on the horizon, “Wake Up” should serve as a serendipitous taste of honey to those who can’t ...
Marshmello and Halsey Escape Quarantine with Vibrant Music Video for “Be Kind”
Marshmello and Halsey have released a colorful music video for their single “Be Kind.” With the EDM superstar only in the video for a couple of seconds, the spotlight is on Halsey. Playing on themes of escapism and wanderlust, the duo uses green screens to show her journey into an animated world. The video starts out with the superstar singer-songwriter in a bleak, warehouse-esque environment dancing by herself. Her world then begins to shift when she picks up a flower and is transported to a cherry blossom-filled city and park with picturesque vegetation. The vibrant voyage was directed by one of Halsey’s frequent collaborators, Hannah Lux Davis. In addition to “Be Kind,” Davis also helmed the videos for Halsey’s songs “Nightmare” and &...
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Which Producer Should NGHTMRE Collab With On His Debut Album? [POLL]
Fans were left reeling after NGHTMRE recently casually teased the existence of his debut album. While he didn’t share much, it’s interesting to note that he mentioned it will be a fully cohesive body of work with each song flowing into the next and that it will represent his artistic vision perfectly. While we count down the seconds to its release, we’ll have to be patient, as he said there’s still a lot that has to be done before it drops. In honor of the exciting news, we want to hear from you. Which producer should NGHTMRE collaborate with on his debut album? Choose one of the selections or add your own to the poll below. As of the time of writing, NGHTMRE has not yet announced a title or release date for his upcoming debut album. FOLLOW NGHTMRE: ...
Destructo and Misingo Drop Soulful, Disco-Inspired House Bop “This Is Our Home”
Emerging as an unsung hero over the course of the pandemic with his breezy, buoyant livestreams, Destructo isn’t hanging up his cape anytime soon. The renowned producer and music entrepreneur today dropped the curtain on his new single “This Is Our Home,” a sultry deep house number that moonlights as a cogent reminder that we need to take care of our planet. The environmentally-themed disco bop is a joint effort with Misingo, a new collaborative project between fellow house heavyweight Doorly and Australian multi–instrumentalist duo Colour Castle. The production on “This Is Our Home” is unsurprisingly next-level considering the caliber of its creators. The track begins with acid house-inspired synths, which churn along to a slow-burnin...
Keith Harris Channels Chicago’s Underground Footwork Scene in Funky New EP
After creating and writing songs for many of the most prominent names in contemporary music, prolific producer Keith Harris is stepping out as a solo artist with his scintillating new EP, The Keith Harris Experience. The project’s first single “Get It,” which features Chief Wakil and Church Boi, is akin to an audial trip down memory lane, seamlessly blending elements of R&B, breakbeat, and house reminiscent of the latter genre’s early Chicago influences. Harnessing his experiences growing up on the Windy City’s South Side, Harris manages to manifest the zeitgeist of Chicago’s vibrant 1990s footwork scene to deliver an instant classic oozing with soul. He follows with the project’s second and final track “Happy We...
Bassnectar Brings “All Colors” to Life with His Eleventh Studio Album
Last month, word broke that Bassnectar would be shining his bass lord light upon us with his eleventh studio album All Colors. As the title describes, he really went and gave his fans a full spectrum of beaming productions across the extensive 15-track album. All Colors expresses the beautiful mission that Bassnectar champions, showcasing the ideal that the bass music community embraces all nations and all colors. The basshead community is all about inclusivity. Bassnectar showcases this sense of inclusivity from start to finish, taking you on a sonic journey from his classic bass face-inducing hitters to more atmospheric tracks that sweep you away to dreamland. The adventure begins with “Interpret the Future,” a gentle introduction that steadily engulfs the senses,...
Ninajirachi Drops Impressive Remix of deadmau5 and The Neptunes’ “Pomegranate”
20-year-old Australian producer Ninajirachi is making big moves, landing an official remix of deadmau5 and The Neptunes‘ track “Pomegranate.” Taking on a single as well-constructed as “Pomegranate” is no easy feat, but Ninajirachi does it in a way that seems effortless. While the original was a funky, downtempo nu-disco production, the Australian producer cranks up the pace, completely reimagining the bassline. She chops up Pharrell Williams’ vocals on the chorus and adds in hard-hitting bass punches that make it almost impossible not to move to. Once the clubs reopen, this track is sure to take over the dance floors. Ninajirachi first began making waves down under, and then abroad after becoming a finalist in Triple J‘s Unearthed High ...
Wolfgang Gartner Returns with Signature Electro Sound in New Single “Supercars” After Hiatus
After a brief hiatus, Wolfgang Gartner is back to creating the electro house magic we’ve come to know and love. And he’s stronger than ever. Today he unveiled his new single “Supercars,” which arrived via ALT:Vision. Gartner kicks off “Supercars” with a twangy guitar riff before introducing funky, vocoded vocals, which sound as if they were inspired by Daft Punk‘s Tron: Legacy score thanks in part to the track’s title. Warm synths then serenade you into a funky bridge, which eventually culminates in a classic Wolfgang Gartner drop that crescendos with the gritty electro flair we’ve all been missing from the iconic producer. “Supercars” is the first single off a forthcoming EP from Gartner, who took some t...
